1990 Dodge Ram Van review from North America
"A money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
32,286 miles: Air conditioner controls burnt through and had to be replaced.
59,492 miles: Head gasket blew. Two valves burnt and had to be replaced. Head was warped and had to be rebuilt. The dealer tried to refuse to cover it under the warranty (60,000 miles).
60,948 miles: Transmission failed.
72,480 miles: Radiator rusted through. This destroyed the water pump as well.
86,998 miles: Air conditioner failed.
108,000 miles: Electrical system failed. This includes speedometer, headlights, fan, radio, interior lights, turn signals and dash lights.
General comments?
I am currently using the van primarily as a storage unit. I occasionally drive it during the day if I have plywood or some other large item to pick up or move.
I would like it noted that at about 59,000 miles, just prior to the warranty expiring, I took the van to two different Dodge dealerships and complained that the transmission was slipping. They both declared the transmission was fine.
When I had it towed in at just over 60,000 miles, the dealer refused to cover it under the warranty, because it expired at 60,000.
I think their failure to find the problem prior to the expiration of the warranty was deliberate. I will never buy a Dodge product again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108396 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda RX4 |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2001 |